Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 28, 2020

William Kenneth “Ken” Fortner, age 81 of Concord went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House of Cabarrus County.

Ken was born October 21, 1938 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Horace and Reba Smith Fortner.

Ken was retired from 36 ½ years in the...

May 27, 2020

Van Daniel Cobble, 31, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Van was born on February 7, 1989 in Cabarrus County. He attended Northwest Cabarrus High School. He loved going fishing and was a big fan of Duke Basketball. Most of all, he loved his family and dearly loved his two children. Those left to cherish his...

May 27, 2020

Beverly Ann McElrath Reynolds, 86, of Concord, NC, passed onward to her eternal reward Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She passed surrounded by her husband and children at the Laurels of Salisbury, where she resided the past 7 months. Beverly was born October 27, 1933 in Kingston, NY to the late William and Dorothy and William McElrath. She is preceded...

May 27, 2020

Amanda Marie Bumgarner Foil (Jolly), 90, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020, at home surrounded by loving family members.

Born April 30, 1930 in Taylorsville, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie J. and Rella Mae Russell Bumgarner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Paul Foil;...

May 27, 2020

Maria Ruberta Jimenez Vazquez Verdicchio, 93, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

Her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, May 28. Burial services will be held at Palm Bay, FL at a later date.

Maria...

May 26, 2020

Larry Lee Hund, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday May 26, 2020. Born January 27, 1942 in Midland, MI, he was the son of the late Lawrence Hund and Laura Shangle Hund Jungman. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son Larry Lee Hund, Jr.

Larry is survived by his loving...

May 25, 2020

William “Bill” Benson Goins, 64, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 25, 2020. Bill was born on October 5, 1955 in Charlotte, NC. He was a people person and always the life of the party. He would make someone feel like family in just a matter of minutes. He loved to laugh, sing karaoke,...

May 24, 2020

Rhonda Lee Tharp, 51 of Jacksonville, Fl. and formerly of Concord went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Rhonda was born August 26, 1968 in Mecklenburg County, NC, a daughter of Charlotte and Ken Snodgrass of Concord.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 22, 2020

Harry Lee Karriker, Jr., 73, of Rowan Co. died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. His death was unexpected.

His family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, May 25, 2020. Funeral services will be held at Whitley’s Chapel at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with Rev. Bennie...

May 21, 2020

Buddy Durant Wade, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2020, after a battle with illness.  He was born to the late Betty Wade Vanderburg on September 11, 1953 in Concord, NC.  After graduating from Central Cabarrus High School, Bud worked as a firefighter for the City of Concord before a long career at Philip Morris. ...

May 21, 2020

Louise L. Boone, 78, of Salisbury passed away Thursday May 21, 2020 at her home. She was born July 30, 1941, in Cabarrus co. to the late Robert Albert Lowe and Myrtle Knight Lowe. Louise was an instructor at Field Crest Cannon for many years. She enjoyed crafts, painting and spending time with her grandchildren and she loved her...

May 19, 2020

Claude Anders Oxford, Jr., 78, of Midland, formerly of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was born December 25, 1941 in Burke County, the son of the late Claude Anders Oxford, Sr. and Ozelle Williams Oxford. In addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Barrier Oxford and grandson Isaac.

May 19, 2020

Renee Conder Culver, 58 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her residence. She had been in declining health.

Renee was born September 5, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, NC a daughter of the late Tommy Joe Conder.Sr. and the late Betty Jean Miller Conder.

Renee had been employed...

May 19, 2020

Wanda Kay Cook Ferrusca, 65, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Wanda was born in Gaston County, NC on August 4, 1954 to the late Albert Cook and Mary Galloway Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Wanda...

May 18, 2020

Margaret Ann, “Margie”, Carpenter, 72, of Salisbury, finished her race, Monday, May 18, 2020 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. She was born on November 17, 1947 in Cabarrus Co, to the late Loyd and Marie Perry. In addition to her parents, Margie is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Perry. Those left to cherish her memory, two daughters, Jennifer...

May 17, 2020

We say goodbye for now and lay to rest God’s beautiful angel. Vina “Carrol” Wiles, 87, of Kannapolis died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home after a period of declining health. A private graveside service to celebrate her life was held at Carolina Memorial Park with her grandson, Rev. Christopher Wiles officiating. Carrol was born April 29, 1933, in...

May 15, 2020

Kirby Delaine Miller, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House of pancreatic cancer. Kirby was a loving father and family man. Kirby was born in Spencer, NC on August 30, 1937. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pheldoyce Miller Hall and his step-father, Henry W. Hall. Kirby graduated from Boyden...

May 12, 2020

Janet Lee “Gammy” Cookenour Phifer, 71 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Janet was born March 4, 1949 in Sullivan County, Tn., a daughter of the late JC Cookenour and Arlis Marie Parish Cookenour Lane.

Janet was of the Baptist...

May 11, 2020

Larry Wayne Beaver, 76, of China Grove passed away surrounded by family on May 11, 2020.

Mr. Beaver was born in Mecklenburg County to Daisy Aycock Long on April 17, 1944. He married Nancy Louise Slusser on January 12, 1968. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Army, and was awarded the...

May 10, 2020

Becky Lee Randolph, 72, of China Grove passed away May 10, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born on July 17, 1947 in Montgomery Co. West Virginia, a twin daughter of the late Cecil Ray and Margaret “Arlene” Green Randolph. In addition to her parents, Becky is preceded in death by her twin sister, Linda Randolph Shaver and...